The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced that Whitewater High School student Ghati Binagi is among this year’s recipients of the “Good Citizen of the Year” award.

The organization names several students from area high schools annually.

Binagi, along with other recipients whom the organization continues to announce, will be honored during a luncheon which the organization will hold in March, chapter spokesperson Chris Spangler recently noted.

About Binagi

According to information released by the Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, Ghati Binagi was chosen as a recipient of the award, in part, due to her academic achievements, which include maintaining an “A” average in her coursework. Among her classes are honors English and Biology, along with AP English and AP Human Geography.

Binagi also has been an active participant in school activities, including serving on the school’s student council, the “Hope Squad,” and as secretary and vice president of the school’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America.

Additionally, the release noted, Binagi was a manager for her school’s varsity basketball team and served in a peer mentoring program. As a member of the program, she offered her study hall time to help other students with their classwork.

Binagi, as a member of the Whitewater High School Players, served as a costume assistant.

Further, the honoree works at McDonalds.

Said Binagi, within the release: “I enjoy spreading positivity in stressful times.”

Within the release, describing Binagi, a teacher wrote: she “is a true asset and leader with a great work ethic.” The teacher added: “she goes out of her way to make human connections.”